Software QA Tester Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median software QA tester in the Seattle area earns $129,690 a year ($62.35 an hour), 24% above the U.S. median ($104,300) and 1% above the Washington median ($128,480). Half of the 6,650 software QA testers there earn between $98,410 and $168,210.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,880 | $74,180 | $61,440 |
| 25th percentile | $98,410 | $96,740 | $80,310 |
| Median | $129,690 | $128,480 | $104,300 |
| 75th percentile | $168,210 | $164,470 | $133,180 |
| 90th percentile | $210,190 | $202,730 | $167,010 |
| Average | $135,140 | $131,090 | $111,490 |
| Jobs | 6,650 | 7,970 | 186,740 |
Seattle, WA ranks 5th for software QA tester pay among the 49 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($166,530).
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Check my paySoftware QA tester pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $166,530
- San Francisco, CA: $134,630
- New York, NY: $130,540
- Baltimore, MD: $129,880
- Washington, DC: $126,350
- Denver, CO: $123,690
- Los Angeles, CA: $122,210
- Boston, MA: $122,210
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.